Semicolon has partnered with Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U) to offer its alumni a two-year pathway to a B.Sc. in Computer Science.
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In nearly a decade, hundreds of entrepreneurs have emerged with innovative startups across the African continent. We provide insights on their experiences and highlight the activities of investors who fund them.
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A proptech startup called Citiliving wants to solve Lagos’ housing crisis by building new houses. According to the founder, “We cannot AI our way out of it.”
Importa General Merchant Limited is breaking barriers in cross-border trade by letting African merchants order small quantities at factory prices, pay in Naira, and shop via WhatsApp.
Semicolon and Tech-U partner to bridge academia and industry, offering Semicolon alumni a fast track to a Computer Science degree and Tech-U students access to practical tech training.
After a frustrating loan experience in 2019, Ayodeji Audu launched Reown to digitise vehicle history data in Africa. From garage software to EV financing, the startup aims to unlock value across mobility, lending, and insurance sectors.
dLocal is acquiring AZA Finance in a deal rumoured to be around $150 million to expand its African presence, with the aim to deliver localised, efficient payment solutions.
Fifteen early-stage startups will pitch and compete for a chance to win a $10,000 equity-free grant and gain exposure to over 30+ global investors at Pitch2Win 5
Moniepoint has gotten regulatory approval to begin talks to acquire Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, which has $23 million in assets.
What if you could build a successful startup without relying on VC? This article reveals how the founder of smallChops.ng used customer revenue to scale, offering practical tips on value, process, and growth.
Exclusive: For months, Heroshe customers in Nigeria have been unable to get their packages from the US, UK, and China. Many say the company stopped communicating, asked for extra fees, and still failed to deliver. Now, Heroshe may be shutting down logistics entirely.
Nigerian startups are increasingly turning to debt for growth, but experts warn it’s only suitable for mature companies with strong financials, compliance, and a clear repayment strategy.
Before COVID-19, Lara.ng had 250k monthly users. Now, founder Samuel Odeloye is using eight years of transit data to build Motion Space, a smart logistics platform for Nigeria.
Vendease’s CFO, Mohamed Chaudry, resigns amid a major company restructuring that includes layoffs, a strategic pivot to software, and a renewed search for funding.
US lawmakers have passed a bill to tax remittances by non-citizens, a move that could disrupt African fintechs and reduce the $90bn diaspora inflows critical to the continent.
Valu, Egypt’s BNPL leader, secures EGX listing approval and $27m Saudi funding to boost expansion.
Remote4Africa is building Africa’s remote workforce one job at a time. Fully bootstrapped and self-sustaining, the platform connects African talent to global opportunities through curated and vetted listings.
Innovate Africa Fund’s focus on ‘wicked problems’ is shaping how African startups can solve problems
Innovate Africa Fund supports entrepreneurs tackling the continent’s most persistent problems, and Managing Partner Kristin Wilson discusses the challenges and tips for building scalable, sustainable startups.
Egypt’s Sylndr raises $15.7m to modernise used-car sales with tech-driven platform for buying, selling, financing, and servicing vehicles.
After merging in 2024, MaxAB-Wasoko continues its consolidation streak by acquiring Egypt’s Fatura, bringing 626 wholesalers and new city expansions under one unified B2B platform.
Sycamore, Drive45, Crop2Cash, and 24Seven were standout winners at Cascador Pitch Day, securing over ₦4 billion in financing to accelerate their growth.